Clippers Discover Chris Paul Flaw Spurs Knew
The San Antonio Spurs have started their season strongly with standout performances from Steph Castle and Dylan Harper. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers are now facing a significant realization about a key weakness in their free agent signing, Chris Paul.
Paul's Tenure with the Spurs
Chris Paul spent a season with the Spurs, providing leadership and playmaking that supported the growth of young players on the team. However, a critical limitation became apparent during his time there.
Paul was either unwilling or unable to attack the paint, leading to poor rim drive statistics for the Spurs while he was on the court.
Impact on Spurs and Clippers
The Spurs’ offense lacked aggressive penetration, but this is set to improve with De'Aaron Fox joining the roster alongside Harper and Castle, all known for their ability to drive to the basket.
For the Clippers, Paul’s inability to consistently challenge defenses inside restricts his scoring and passing. A point guard must threaten the basket to create opportunities, such as drawing defenders to free up shooters or setting up easy dunks.
Expectations vs. Reality
When the Spurs signed Paul, many anticipated he would enhance Victor Wembanyama's role as a lob target, but that potential was never fully realized.
Significance of the Paint Attack
- Driving to the basket forces defenses to collapse, opening up three-point shots.
- It also facilitates finding teammates posting up or rolling in pick-and-roll plays.
- A point guard’s ability to penetrate is critical for maximizing team offense.
The Clippers are now experiencing the consequences of this limitation, which the Spurs were already aware of.
Summary: The Clippers are confronting a key limitation in Chris Paul’s game—the inability to attack the paint—a flaw the Spurs already recognized, affecting both their scoring and team dynamics.
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